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Neurosurgery

Benedicto C. Baronia, MD

Works at hospitals in Lubbock, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Benedicto C. Baronia, MD is a neurosurgeon at 306 W 3rd St, Big Spring, TX 79720. Phone: (432) 267-3806. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Benedicto C. Baronia had 31 Original Medicare patients and 54 services. NPI 1053516310. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Neurosurgeon (Medicare lists Neurosurgery)
  • Address: 306 W 3rd St, Big Spring, TX 79720 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (432) 267‑3806
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University Medical Center
  • Group practice: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock (+2 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Benedicto C. Baronia, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Benedicto C. Baronia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benedicto C. Baronia accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Benedicto C. Baronia see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 31 Original Medicare patients and 54 services for Benedicto C. Baronia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Benedicto C. Baronia's NPI number?
1053516310. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Benedicto C. Baronia, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients31
Services billed to Medicare54
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)14 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol65%
  • Stroke or mini-stroke55%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Diabetes35%

Hospitals where Benedicto C. Baronia works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benedicto C. Baronia at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Benedicto C. Baronia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Benedicto C. Baronia as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock359 clinicians in the group
  • Dora Roberts Rehabilitation Center106 clinicians in the group
  • UMC Physicians101 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Texas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053516310
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians